Globe continues to celebrate and promote press freedom through the 9th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA). GMEA recognizes media practitioners and content creators from Visayas and Mindanao who excelled in their field of work amid the challenges posed by the global health crisis. The theme for this year is Padayon Digital—a play on the Visayan word, padayon, which means to continue. It is a tribute … Continue reading 9th GMEA to honor journalists, content creators

The Iloilo provincial government distributed disinfectants and other supplies to small hold farmers to tighten up biosecurity measures against the African Swine Fever (ASF) Continue reading Iloilo Capitol distributes disinfectants, supplies for ASF prevention

Each person receives from DSWD6 P500 per month which is equivalent to P3,000 in a semester or P6,000 a year The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in region 6 has completed the distribution of Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens (SPISC) stipend in Aklan and Guimaras Provinces and in Bacolod City. “We are glad that the elderly in Aklan, Guimaras and Bacolod … Continue reading Social pension distribution for elderly 93% complete

Net income grew year-on-year by 12% Cebu Landmasters Inc., leading developer in Visayas and Mindanao delivered robust growth in the first quarter of 2021 posting a 25% year-on-year increase in net income attributable to parent of P714 million. Meanwhile consolidated net income grew year-on-year by 12% to P725.2 million on the back of consolidated revenues of P2.35 billion, which is 11% more than year-ago figures. … Continue reading Cebu Landmasters posts strong Q1 2021 numbers

Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Education for the implementation of the provincial government’s expanded sports varsity program. DepEd Division of Iloilo Superintendent Dr. Roel Bermejo and Iloilo Sports Development and Management Office (ISDMO) head Dr. Janelyn Fundal joined the MOA signing. The varsity program covered an initial of 15 recipient schools – 12 in high school … Continue reading Iloilo Province expands sports varsity program

Gov. Arthur Defensor, Jr. has converted the Governor’s Boardroom into a 24/7 Civil Defense Operations Center (CDOC) to beef up the provincial government’s response to disasters and emergencies. Defensor said he wanted the CDOC to be beside his office so that he could directly monitor and supervise its operation. The CDOC will be equipped with radio communication equipment and television monitors that will be used … Continue reading Iloilo Governor forms 24/7 Civil Defense Operations Center

Program for Resilience of Iloilo in Mind and Emotion (PRIME) The Iloilo provincial government launched a program to promote the psychosocial well-being of Ilonggos amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Program for Resilience of Iloilo in Mind and Emotion (PRIME) is part of the recovery plan of the provincial government. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. said it is not only enough that we revive the economy but … Continue reading Iloilo Province’s program to support mental health

Close to one month after the oil spill in Lapuz, the affected residents who have returned home continue to receive assistance from AC Energy Philippines. Recently, AC Energy Philippines turned over 1,500 fortified meal packs for the residents of Bo. Obrero, Mandurriao, and Jaro districts. Each pack that can feed 8-12 persons contains rice, soy, dried vegetables, and fruits enriched with vitamins and minerals. The … Continue reading Oil-spill affected residents get relief goods from AC Energy

New dev’t to generate P1.5-billion in residential sales Property giant Megaworld is expanding its residential portfolio inside its 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park township in Iloilo City. The company recently launched its 6th residential development, The Pinnacle, right along the prestigious row of hotels and corporate towers in the township. This will add 574 residential units to the 1,741 units in the current residential inventory in … Continue reading Megaworld launches 20-storey The Pinnacle in Iloilo

Business and transport groups praised More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) as the power company strives to improve Iloilo City’s electricity distribution system. The Iloilo Economic Development Foundation (ILEDF) and Iloilo City Loop Alliance of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (ICLAJODA) cited MORE Power’s effort to correct the current state of disrepair of the city’s electricity distribution system, which they said naturally resulted in … Continue reading MORE Power earns praise for modernization program

Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and airline companies agreed to resume flights at the Iloilo International Airport but with limited passengers. Only 1,500 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and locally stranded individuals (LSIs) from Manila will be allowed to return home to Iloilo every week. Under the proposal, the 1,500 passengers will be equally divided among the three airlines … Continue reading Iloilo flights to resume but with seat cap

The Iloilo City Government will interconnect bike lanes all over the metropolis for easier and safer mobility of those biking to work and back home. Biking has been running as a convenient option amid COVID-19 pandemic which has paralyzed portions of public transport. There has been reduced passenger capacity to half in compliance with physical distancing to prevent possible spread of COVID-19. Mayor Jerry P. … Continue reading Iloilo City to connect all bike lanes

The Iloilo Police Provincial Office has adopted poor Ilonggo families in order for them to survive the enhanced community quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic. Iloilo’s top cop, Colonel Paul Kenneth Lucas, said that they will adopt one barangay in every town by providing them with additional food supply while the ECQ has been extended until April 30, 2020. The identification of the poorest barangays will be … Continue reading Police to adopt Iloilo’s poorest villages amid COVID-19

ILOILO CITY – Physical pain hurts. Emotional, verbal, psychological pain, more than the physical though, creates a more agonizing trauma. Worst, some of our residents are sexually abused. This is the world of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI team at the Centers and Institutions, particularly at the Home for Girls and Regional Center for Women. These are mostly ladies … Continue reading From recovery to healing, abused persons take refuge in DSWD centers

The beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Western Visayas can now withdraw their Social Amelioration Program (SAP) grant. “While the money is in their cash cards, we would like to remind the beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya to observe social distancing and wear masks when they withdraw. Please do not compromise your health,” said Regional Director Ma. Evelyn Macapobre of DSWD Field Office … Continue reading SAP for 4Ps beneficiaries in WV now available